The Lake Wobegon Virus

A Novel

By: Garrison Keillor

Narrated by: Garrison Keillor, Richard Dworsky - instrumental soloist

Best-selling author and humorist Garrison Keillor returns to one of America's most beloved mythical towns, beset by a contagion of alarming candor.

A mysterious virus has infiltrated the good people of Lake Wobegon, transmitted via unpasteurized cheese made by a Norwegian bachelor farmer, the effect of which is episodic loss of social inhibition. Mayor Alice, Father Wilmer, Pastor Liz, the Bunsens and Krebsbachs, formerly taciturn elders, burst into political rants, inappropriate confessions, and rhapsodic proclamations, while their teenagers watch in amazement. Meanwhile, a wealthy outsider is buying up farmland for a Keep America Truckin' motorway and amusement park, estimated to draw 2.2 million visitors a year. Clint Bunsen and Elena the hometown epidemiologist to the rescue, with a Fourth of July Living Flag and sweet corn feast for a finale.

In his newest Lake Wobegon novel, Garrison Keillor takes us back to the small prairie town where for so long American readers and listeners have found laughter as well as the wry airing of our foibles and most familiar desires and fears - a town where, as we know, "all the women are strong, all the men are good-looking, and all the children are above average".

©2020 Garrison Keillor (P)2020 HighBridge, a division of Recorded Books

Always a Fan

I loved his radio show and this book did not disappoint. it gave me much needed laughter. A wonderful book well read nu the author.

Loved it!

Great book to listen to when you need a laugh. It’s just so funny! Love the audible version.

Humorous and timely

A humorous, yet important message about humility and getting along, even valuing each other, despite our disagreements. Humility, humor, and reverence - all needed in our devisive times.

A Much Better Virus Than The Other One

Thank you, Mr.Keillor. Enjoyed talking with you in San Diego, Point Loma, & Escondido. Stay well, keep writing, & I will try to do the same.
Edward Cozza

Keillor delivers hilariously dry wit.

I love to laugh as these repressed characters let loose because of their love for cheese.